RE: [puma-news] motorcycle noise, DIA and deja vu all over again

Hello Norman and everyone,
In the past week, I have called the Boulder Co. Sheriff twice about the
motorcycles. The first time was last Thursday about 2 Kawasaki's without
licenses. One green with a number 357 on a big handle bar shield and a blue
one with 202 on a similar shield. I don't believe they (Officer Chris
Norcia and another officer)found them. They were on Pine Glade and the
officers happened to both be in the area during their shift change over.
Officer Norcia ticketed a dune buggy the previous day at Gross Res., so he
was willing to pursue them.
This afternoon I called about an amazingly loud red bike (white helmet) that
tore down and back up Pine Glade within 3 minutes. I just talked at length
with Officer Robinson who did find this bike. Since he had a license
(couldn't see from my house one way or the other) and was on a road -
Magnolia - and was only going 35, he could do nothing. He told me there was
no noise ordinance in Boulder County. When I questioned him about that in
regard to the posting here, he admitted there was an ordinance, but it
doesn't apply to vehicles. So basically, if it has a license, it can drive
as fast and as loud as it wants on Pine Glade, etc. I told him about this
posting and mentioned a decibel level and he admitted he didn't know the
ordinance and would look into it. His position shifted throughout our
conversation but I couldn't pin him down without having hard facts myself.
Also, he doesn't think we have a speed limit for sure - but will hopefully
look into it. (He isn't well versed on laws for unincorporated areas and is
apparently one of the officers assigned to us.)
If you know the ordinance, please cite the number or quote it for us please
so we know where we stand - even if the officer doesn't. This bike was so
loud, I had time to run from the back of the house all the way outside to
get a look at him before he passed by. How do we get the decibel
measurements?
Has anyone else been calling in about the bikes? If I am the only one, they
will soon ignore me, even though the calls are legitimate.
Thanks,
Fay Benson
Pine Glade Rd.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-puma-news@www.puma-net.org
[mailto:owner-puma-news@www.puma-net.org] On Behalf Of Oval Window
Audio/Norman Lederman
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 10:06 AM
To: Oval Window Audio/Norman Lederman
Cc: Fay Benson; 'PUMA News'
Subject: Re: [puma-news] motorcycle noise, DIA and deja vu all over again

Hi Paul,

A better response to your question about noise ordinances:

Boulder County does in fact have noise pollution regulations that apply
(here) to motorcycles, barking dogs, power tools, etc. In regard to
motorcycles...a specific decibel limit is stated. And so...I'd be happy
to assist in taking measurements that could be performed in a low
profile manner.

It's one thing to make a nuisance complaint, it's a far better thing to
relate actual data to existing laws. Makes for a much better case.

Norman
Aspen Meadows

Oval Window Audio/Norman Lederman wrote:

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-puma-news@www.puma-net.org
>> [mailto:owner-puma-news@www.puma-net.org] On Behalf Of Paul DeLong
>> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 2:12 PM
>> To: 'Scott C. Reuman'; 'PUMA News'
>> Subject: RE: [puma-news] DIA and deja vu all over again
>>
>> Any chance PUMA can help acquire a noise ordinance to keep down the
>> noise
>> from motorcycles etc that frequent our neighborhoods especially in the
>> Summer months?
>>
>> Paul DeLong
>> Accuer, Inc.
>> 1942 Broadway, Ste. 208
>> Boulder, CO 80302
>> Ph 303-323-4296 x4
>> Fax 303-323-4297
>> Cell 303-859-0052
>> www.accuer.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-puma-news@www.puma-net.org
>> [mailto:owner-puma-news@www.puma-net.org] On Behalf Of Scott C. Reuman
>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 5:46 PM
>> To: PUMA News
>> Subject: [puma-news] DIA and deja vu all over again
>>
>> I thought some of you might remember the days of DIA and jet noise
>> and possibly be interested in this information:
>>
>> Hi Nature Lovers,
>>
>> I hope you have been enjoying your Sunday in peaceful, quiet Boulder
>> -- ooops, quiet except for the virtually nonstop drone of
>> tow planes pulling gliders and circling small planes.
>>
>> If you are bothered by the airplane noise, you should know that the
>> City of Boulder is currently conducting an Airport Master Plan Update
>> which will govern issues at the Boulder Municipal Airport for the next
>> ten years or so. So NOW IS THE TIME.
>>
>> You can learn more by visiting the Quiet Sky Society website at
>> http://quietsky.org/
>> and the City of Boulder Municipal Airport site at
>> http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/airport/noise_abatement.htm.
>>
>> If you want to stay informed and know the meeting schedule for
>> reviewing the plan, join the Quiet Sky mail list. We promise not to
>> bombard you with e-mails, but will keep you posted on important
>> developments.
>>
>> And if you want to do more - e.g., show up at meetings as a member or
>> supporter of the Quiet Sky Society, you can e-mail me (gloveman **
>> ameritech.net or Jim Adams (jptadams ** comcast.net) and we will put
>> you on the more active list. (** use @)
>>
>> Thanks for listening.
>>
>> Gail
>>
>>
>>
>> ******************************
>> Scott Campbell Reuman
>> Artist/Writer
>> Conundrum Designs, Inc.
>> Nederland, CO
>> http://www.conundrumdesigns.com
>> scottreuman@conundrumdesigns.com
>>
>>
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